Need advice a trailer for a 2003 235WA

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Hello all. New to the board as I just purchased a 2003 Sea Pro 235WA powered with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke outboard. I posted this in the trailer forum, but there does not seem to be as much activity there as here.

The previous owner, who was also the original owner, did not require a trailer as the boat was kept on a lift behind his house over the river where it was kept. So I need to buy a trailer. I've calculated the hull weight plus a full tank of fuel, full water tank and engine weight to be aprox 4,700 lbs. I'm looking an aluminum twin axle bunk trailer rated at 5800 lbs with hydraulic disk brakes on one axle. The trailer model is a Venture Model VATB5800. I would appreciate input as to whether this is a suitable trailer for the boat. The trailer dealer said some boats require additional guide bunks. Thoughts on that?

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance.

Jack

[Juan]

I'm afraid I'm not going to be much help.... I've only special orederd one trailer and that was probably 8 to 10 years ago...
All I had to do was tell the trailer guys what model my boat was and the size of the outboard... (at the time I had a Cape Horn 21 with a Yammie 250, and it was a HEAVY boat)... They had the specs on just about any boat and built the trailer to fit the boat then delivered it ready to go.
They did offer a couple of options..like the brakes, torsion or springs and extra bunks... I elected to go without the brakes since that's just something else to break down and I've heard they last about 6 months in a saltwater environment.... I also got the torsion bar suspension and now I'll never have another trailer with leaf springs... they ride a LOT better than leaf springs... I also got the extra bunks... Probably didn't need them, but due to the weight of the boat, I thought it was a good idea...

[T-Topless]

Brakes are a pain (they get rusted up), but I think they're required on anything over 21' (anyone sure) in most/all states.

Make sure you get torsion axles - they'll last the life of your boat, while regular springs will rust out - and break n the highway when you least expect it.

A solid aluminum tongue is good, unless you're good about washing the tongue out if it gets in salt water. I've seen several snap because they rusted through.

Make sure the bunks, etc. are setup to be as low as possible. This will reduce drag and make it easier to get in/out of your boat when its on the trailer. I see many boats set up way too high on the trailer. In many cases the trailer wasn't wide enough, so the boat had to sit above the wheels. Make sure yours is wide enough.

Get the LED lights.

Upgrade to the (Bolts,, U-bolts, washers and nuts)if you're in salt water - just prevents problems later. Rust never sleeps.

Good luck! ;D